Yellow Transponder
Transponders are used for track timing and the placement of the race cars as they cross over the start/finish line (transponder loop) each lap and the are mandatory to race at Tri-City Motor Speedway.
- TCMS uses the Westhold brand transponder.
- Transponders can also be purchased at the Tire Barn during Test & Tune practice sessions or race nights for (W/O Charger $201.03 or $195 cash discount) or (Kit W/ Charger $231.96 or $225 cash discount)
- Transponder must be recharged. Charge lasts 5 days. Green light at top flashes the number of days remaining. Fast recharge (max 4 hours, typically 1 hour).
- Caring for transponders is important for achieving it's maximum life.
- Take the transponder off of the car and store it in a warm area during the winter.
- Transponders are not waterproof and need to be removed from the car when washing. - TCMS warranties transponders for one year as long as the transponder doesn't have physical or water damage.
Here's what a properly mounted transponder pouch looks like.
- TCMS requires your transponder be mounted on the RIGHT side and back of axle tube and in an orange transponder pouch.
- The pouch is to be mounted on the right side of the axle center housing and on the back side of the axle tube.
- The pouch can simply be zip tied to the axle tube with heavy duty zip ties.
- The flap on the pouch goes upward.
- The transponder goes in the pouch in a manner where the writing on the label would be readable as you put the transponder in the pouch.
- Most TCMS transponders have a pink arrow that would point toward the ground.
